Oklahoma § 45-740.7 - Emergencies
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 45-740.7 — Emergencies, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-740.7. Emergencies
A. The Commission is authorized to spend monies from the State
Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund for the emergency restoration,
reclamation, abatement, control or prevention of adverse effects of
coal mining practices on eligible land if it finds that:
1. An emergency exists constituting a danger to the public
health, safety or general welfare; and
2. No other person or agency will act expeditiously to restore,
reclaim, abate, control or prevent the adverse effects of coal
mining practices.
B. The Commission may enter on any land where an emergency
exists and any other necessary access land to restore, reclaim,
abate, control or prevent the adverse effects of coal mining
practices and to do all things necessary or expedient to protect the
public health, safety or general welfare. This entry shall not be
construed as an act of condemnation of property nor of trespass. The
monies expended for this work and the benefits accruing to the
premises entered on shall be chargeable against the land and shall
mitigate or offset any claim in or any action brought by any owner
of any interest in the premises for any damages by virtue of the
entry; provided, however, that this provision is not intended to
create new rights of action or eliminate existing immunities.
Laws 1981, c. 185, § 7, emerg. eff. May 19, 1981.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 45-740.7
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 45-740.7 cover?
Section 45-740.7 ("Emergencies") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 45-740.7 apply to my situation?
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